Hello,
I am Janet from Canada. I spent a year in Costa Rica a few years ago and have been thinking of returning ever since. We lived near Jaco and it was not my preferred area. I was thinking more like Alajuela or even Atenas. Looking forward to the discussion.
Loved Costa Rica, REALLY want to move back
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
I would suggest you make sure you know the residency requirements first of all, and if you do... then think about what it is you are looking for.
I say this because many people assume they can just move here, but there are requirements to gain legal residency. Otherwise you have to leave the country every 3 months without fail.
Are you looking for?
Gringo community? Gated community? Or Tico neighborhood?
Mountains not beach?
Close to or in a city or big town?
What things do you need in your life (night life, shopping, fellow gringos, a quiet life,, cultural events, music, ... etc. ... ?)
Then ask away as to what meets those needs. (i.e. let us know what exactly you are looking for)
Do you speak Spanish? If not, start learning, it helps a lot!
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You make good points. I think I would like to try just coming for 3 months to start to determine if a community is right for us.
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I got my temporary residency recently, and used Laura Gutierrez, and can't say enough good things about her. Highly recommended. costaricaresidencycard.com/
Regarding location, I like the West coast, and of course you get what you pay for. I have a place in Jaco and don't mind it at all. Its just my speed, for this Canadian farm boy. You can pay more for a fancier town and condo, but for me, Jaco was just right. I understand the NW part of the country (Liberia and Tamarindo) is where all the fancy places are.
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I don't mind the 3 month thing because it gives me an excuse to travel. I am a registered nurse and do web development and consulting to finance my pleasures like shopping travel and night life. I live in the nosara area five months out of the year and come back in sept/October. I absolutely love Arenal. So much to do, cool, friendly and beautiful. The best thing to do is travel around and stay a week or two in an area and then after a year or two, just go all in and burn the ships. You will experience many ups and downs but look at it like when you first started life. Everything was an adventure and you relied on others for your survival. Do it again. You'll be blessed. Pura Vida!
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this forum alas knows nada about this gorgeoUs area of HEREDIA and its surrounding HILLS WITH villages and towns in the hills 10 mina away ..so don't miss out... be like us, check it all, including the well touted Gringo Gulches..( fine if you like to feel you are still in a time warp which you left lol
But be SURE to check all areas of interest and i am SURE, AS MY THOUSANDS OF B & B GUESTS SAY..
"WHATS NOT OO LOVE.ABOUT THIS AREA "
.PERFECT CLIMATE... NEVER TOO HOT NOR TOO COLD....COUNTRY SETTING YET BE IN SEVERAL TOWNS IN 10 MINUTES. Bus stop at electric gate.walk to great cafes and restaurants..10 mins to finer fare...
i moved here 30 years ago LIVED in most areas including Gringo Gulches and finally found a place
i have LOVED FOR OVER 30 YEARS...the hills of HEREDIA' 3 acres of heaven 10 minutes from 2 villages and 15 mins from town of heredia (known as the city of flowers'
if you think you willl like the beachs filled with hookers ..go for it if more civilized and tranquility and charm needed see this area in the hills of HEREDIA 25 mins from S.J.O. International Airport. airport.. YEP WE HAVE IT ALL CHAEP OR UPSCALE RESTAURANTS .EVEN GORME FOOD DELIVERED IF YOU DONT FEEL LIKE COOKING ..WOW A BIG $6 INCLUDING FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE
'WHATS NOT TO LIKE ?" AS THEY ALL SAY..NOTHING..
i also can help you find a cozy safe apartment UNDER 4450with NO commission needed FOR ME.... or show you around OUR AREA
with major hospitals close by and DOCTOR specialists in our farmers mkt. village charge $10 to 30,000 FOR ABOUT AN HOURS CONSULT AND SPEAKS PERFECT ENGLISH..mail me for more info .( i RARELY get time to come into this site ...love being at home a lot listening to birds cheeping an "flutterbIes" AWESOME VIEWS AND GREAT INTERNET.. fluttering..
i believe they have lengthened the time of border closures to June15th but after that come on down 90 days ,,you can rent as tyou check out all areas..cheers stay well god bless costa Rica AND USA AND MY HOMELAND ENGLAND ..stay well decupher where to mail me at
extrapetsATgmail,com..
of course change the AT to the symbol
stay well. our apts. on 3 acres of heaven here is GREAT for "quarantiners,"..plenty of outdoor seating without bumping into each other.. stay well.excuse any typos ..next week i go for my cataract removal, lazer $1000 per eye.. from referreed private specialists just checked prices in USA wow..so very very much higher...when borders open come on down check out this gorgeoos area,...NO i am not selling MY 3 ACRES ... you cannot pry me out of mt 3 acres of heaven..pura vida we SHALL OVERCOME..GOD HELP USA AND ESPECIALLY THE RIOTING MOBS...GOD HELP THE COPS ALSO TRYING TO DO THEIR JOBS...
stay well and stay home, wear masks and ..
WE SHALL OVERCOME"" WITH GODS HELP ND FORGIVENESS FOR SPOILING HIS WORLD...
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